1955 Peugeot 403 specifications

1955 Peugeot 403 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4470 mm 176 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1454 mm 57.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1300 kg 2866 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1468 cc
(89.583 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 73 mm
3.15 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 59 PS (58 bhp) (43 kW)
at 4900 rpm
maximum torque 101 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.3 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 29.5 kW/litre
40.1 ps/litre
39.5 bhp/litre
0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 68.8 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 864.6 kPa (125.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 367 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 16.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 24 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 23 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 122 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
45.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
33.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
44.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
30.06 kg/kW
50.21 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 5.75
general
Carfolio.com ID25322
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Peugeot 403 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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